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Review
. 2018:22:17-084.
doi: 10.7812/TPP/17-084.

Hip Osteoarthritis: A Primer

Michelle J Lespasio  1 , Assem A Sultan  2 , Nicolas S Piuzzi  3 , Anton Khlopas  4 , M Elaine Husni  5 , George F Muschler  6 , Michael A Mont  7
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Review

Hip Osteoarthritis: A Primer

Michelle J Lespasio et al. Perm J. 2018.

Abstract

The objective of this article is to deliver a concise up-to-date review on hip osteoarthritis. We describe the epidemiology (disease distribution), etiologies (associated risk factors), symptoms, diagnosis and classification, and treatment options for hip osteoarthritis. A quiz serves to assist readers in their understanding of the presented material.

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Anteroposterior hip radiograph. A. Narrowing of the superomedial joint space is seen in the region marked by white lines. B. Bone-on-bone osteoarthritis (thicker arrow) with osteophyte formation (thinner arrow). C. End-stage osteoarthritis with femoral head deformation (star) and cyst formation (circle).
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